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Sunday
afternoon, Lincoln became the owner of another piece
of art. The Cow in the corn was created by local
artists Moses Pinkerton and Jason Hoffman. The
statue was erected in the Busby-Turner park on South
Sangamon Street just south of Hoffman's statue
"Constellation." Early in the day Main Street
Lincoln president Tracy Welch arrived to present
Pinkerton and Hoffman with a check for just over
$2,000; the proceeds of an online fundraiser
initiated by MSL executive director Bill Hoagland.
It took several hours and a few "technical
difficulties" to get the statue standing upright,
but by 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, the volunteers working
on the project were ready to celebrate a great
achievement. Lincoln Daily News was there, on the
scene the entire afternoon, and will bring you a
complete photo journal of the event in the Tuesday
edition.

Early
Sunday afternoon a collision at the intersection of Lincoln Parkway and Woodlawn
Road snarled westbound traffic for a bit. The city of Lincoln Police and Fire
Department were on hand, and traffic was re-directed through the Heritage Plaza
parking lot for a bit. There appeared to be no injuries in the collision.

Lincoln
Community High School teacher Sally Aukamp recently
attended the Illinois Teachers Workshop: Rocks, Minerals
& Mining in Today’s Society, presented by the Illinois
Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) on July
14th-16th at Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois.

Elementary, middle, high school and
junior college teachers refreshed their knowledge of
earth science and importance of various minerals and
aggregates including crushed stone, sand and gravel.

“Rocks and minerals are used in the
foundation of our homes, shingles on the roof, and
nearly every material in between, as well as a wide
variety of essential products including medicine, food,
and electronics,” said Shawn McKinney, IAAP Outreach
Manager. “Teachers even made their own toothpaste using
limestone and other ingredients.”

Brady brings consumer experts
to aid Logan County seniors.....Seniors willing to discuss
driving abilities, yet conversations rarely
happen.....Two New Twists in Returning Medical
Scam.....
IDHS and IDPH join forces to help control
prescription drug abuse in nursing homes.....How
to Achieve a More Meaningful Retirement.....How
men can help guard against poverty in their
golden years

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Congratulations
to these outstanding Lincoln basketball players!
Pictured above are Jack Eimer, Eddie Combs, Josh Vinson,
Sam Birnbaum, Tate Sloan, Titus Cannon, Zach Morris and
Ben Grunder - 2014 8th grade American Youth Basketball
Tour Intermediate National Champions! According to coach
Joel Vinson, this group was the only school team to
participate in this year’s tournament.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates as he holds the
Claret Jug after winning the British Open Championship at the
Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, northern England July 20,
2014. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Garmin-Sharp team rider Jack Bauer of New Zealand reacts after
crossing the finish line of the 222-km 15th stage of the Tour de
France cycling race between Tallard and Nimes, July 20, 2014.
REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier